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Lessons learned from the 2018 Florida bridge collapse during construction
This was a bridge of an unusual design and was being constructed in an unusual manner. The main 53m pre-stressed pre-cast concrete span truss was in position when cracks appeared at a node and over a period of almost three weeks they visibly worsened until collapse occurred.
1 December 2020
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Effects of scale
This Alert has been prompted by concerns raised about some particularly large structures and is based on evidence made known to SCOSS.
1 November 2018
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Failure of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks
In late 2018, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Department for Education (DfE) contacted all school building owners to draw attention to a recent failure involving a flat roof There was little warning of the sudden collapse.
1 May 2019
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Bridge precursor events
A Theme Page to highlight the importance of, and encourage knowledge sharing on, bridge precursor events.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
The myth of quality assurance
This report argues that to achieve the objective of good quality construction that satisfies the design intent there is no substitute for the practice of regular site inspections being conducted by the original design engineer. It questions whether there has been too much reliance on the process of quality assurance systems to the detriment of the quality of the end product.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 960
Region: CROSS-AUS
Grouting of joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members
This report highlights the risk of failure if grouted joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members are not designed and installed correctly.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 961
Region: CROSS-AUS
Structural safety when designing lean in the climate emergency
The IStructE Safety, Health and Wellbeing Panel considers the safety implications when aspiring to a lean design.
4 January 2021
Third party content
Publisher: The Institution of Structural Engineers
Structural fire safety when responding to the climate emergency
Luke Bisby urges structural engineers to improve their understanding of ‘fire resistance’ as the profession looks to innovate rapidly in response to climate change.
1 February 2021
Third party content
Publisher: The Institution of Structural Engineers
Use of temporary barriers to control access to hazards
This report highlights the risks associated with the use of temporary barriers to control access to unsafe workplaces. It discusses the issues when scaffolding is used as a barrier, and that this should only be considered for use as a short-term temporary barrier.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 980
Region: CROSS-AUS
Safety of structures in the climate emergency
In the current climate emergency and the race to achieve zero emissions, we must ensure our structures remain safe as we develop and implement any climate-motivated innovation or change of approach.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US